The Falsifiable Podcast
by Eric Denton
How is knowledge acquired? By discovering a problem with existing knowledge (something that currently corresponds to the facts), and guessing a solution. This is Karl Popper’s theory of knowledge. It’s also how I try to approach conversations about science, culture, and politics in this podcast. Contact: [email protected]
Episodes
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Darwin and Popper with JEREMY SHEARMUR
Author Jeremy Shearmur joins Eric Denton to discuss the theories of Charles Darwin and Karl Popper, and how they intersect. The conversation also explores politics more broadly, with a particular focus on Libertarianism.
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Charlie Kirk
Reaction to his murder.
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A Second Arrow of Time with ROBERT HAZEN
Mineralogist Robert Hazen joins Eric Denton in this episode to discuss his new book Time’s Second Arrow. Hazen introduces his proposal for a new law of nature: the law of increasing functional information.
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Guitar on a Golf Course
A.I. researcher Carlos De la Guardia joins Eric Denton to discuss artificial intelligence, creativity, the work of Karl Popper and David Deutsch, Charles Darwin, and much more!
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Douglas Murray Confronts Joe Rogan with MATT JOHNSON
Writer Matt Johnson joins Eric Denton to discuss the fallout from Trump’s tariffs, the confrontation between Douglas Murray, Joe Rogan, and Dave Smith, RFKjr’s wacky beliefs, and much more.
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A Woven Web of Guesses with DAVID DEUTSCH
Theoretical physicist and bestselling author David Deutsch joins Eric Denton for a wide-ranging discussion. They explore television shows and documentaries that shape David’s view of the epistemological landscape, the problems with common sense, evolution as a metaphysical research program…
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The Pattern with RICHARD LANDES
In this episode, medievalist and historian Richard Landes explains what the Pattern is. We also discuss many other forms of irrationality regarding the world's response to everything Jewish. Please buy and read his book, 'Can "The Whole World" Be Wrong?'
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Wrong, Wrong, and Abjectly Disgusting
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Saturday, December 7, 2024: Wrong, Wrong, and Abjectly Disgusting. Topics: -Biden’s pardon. -Oxford debate about Israel/Palestine. -Murder of United Healthcare CEO. -Sexual abuse.
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The Kishinev Pogrom
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for November 26, 2024: The Kishinev Pogrom. -I discuss trans activism and the Kishinev Pogrom.
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Something From Nothing with LAWRENCE KRAUSS
In this episode, theoretical physicist and bestselling author Lawrence Krauss joins me to discuss his 2012 book 'A Universe From Nothing.' Before that though, we talk about the results of the recent presidential election and what went wrong with the Democrats.
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Let’s Talk About Trans Issues
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Thursday, November 21, 2024: Let’s Talk About Trans Issues.
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We’re Off to See the Wizard
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Wednesday, November 20, 2024: We’re Off to See the Wizard.
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Freezing the Case
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Tuesday, November 19, 2024: Freezing the Case.
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Welcome to the Gaetz of Hell, AGAIN!
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Monday, November 18, 2024: Welcome to the Gaetz of Hell, AGAIN!
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The Futility of Identity Politics
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Friday, November 15, 2024: The Futility of Identity Politics.
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Welcome to the Gaetz of Hell
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Thursday, November 14, 2024: Welcome to the Gaetz of Hell.
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The First Buddy
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Wednesday, November 13, 2024: The First Buddy.
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With Great Power Comes Great Irresponsibility
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Tuesday, November 12, 2024: With Great Power Comes Great Irresponsibility.
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What Would Hitchens Do? with MATT JOHNSON
In this episode, writer Matt Johnson joins me to discuss Christopher Hitchens and how he would handle our current cultural and political situation. Matt is author of 'How Hitchens Can Save the Left,' a book that offers interesting conjectures on exactly that.We also discuss a myriad of grifters,...
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Threading a Middle Eastern Political Needle
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Friday, November 8, 2024: Threading a Middle Eastern Political Needle.
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A Shiny City on a Hill, or Trumpistan?
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Wednesday, November 6, 2024: A Shiny City on a Hill, or Trumpistan?
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Preppers
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Tuesday, November 5, 2024: Preppers
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Trump is UNFIT
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Monday, November 4, 2024: Trump is UNFIT.
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Faux Masculinity and No Masculinity
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Friday, November 1, 2024: Faux Masculinity and No Masculinity.
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Speaking Honestly about Illegal Immigration
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Thursday, October 31, 2024: Speaking Honestly about Illegal Immigration.
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Scary Movies and Corruption
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Wednesday, October 30, 2024: Scary Movies and Corruption. -I discuss one of my favorite scary movies, the Catholic Church, and an ethical mine field Trump has the potential of being in the middle of.
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A Not-So-Fun Subject
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Tuesday, October 29, 2024: A Not-So-Fun Subject.
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The Rogan/Trump Puff Piece
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Monday, October 28, 2024: The Rogan/Trump Puff Piece.
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Two Really Stupid Think Tanks Battle for Dominance
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Friday, October 25, 2024: Two Really Stupid Think Tanks Battle for Dominance.
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A.I. and Misinformation
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Thursday, October 24, 2024: A.I. and Misinformation.
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Truth and Lies about Election Integrity
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Wednesday, October 23, 2024: Truth and Lies about Election Integrity.
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Spotlight
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Tuesday, October 22, 2024: Spotlight.
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A Disgusting Response to October 7
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Monday, October 7, 2024: A Disgusting Response to October 7.
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Trump the Deplorable
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Sunday, October 20, 2024: Trump the Deplorable.
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The Killing of a Terrorist
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Friday, October 18, 2024: The Killing of a Terrorist.
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Journalism 101: Kamala vs Fox News
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Thursday, October 17, 2024: Journalism 101: Kamala vs Fox News. -I also discuss the contentious interview between CBS anchor, Tony Dokoupil and author Ta-Nehisi Coates.
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Fear Mongering Gone Wild
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Wednesday, October 16, 2024: Fear Mongering Gone Wild -I discuss Trump’s “enemy from within” statement. -I also discuss the U.S. potentially withholding military aid to Israel.
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Trump and the Amorphous They
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Tuesday, October 15, 2024: Trump and the Amorphous They.
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The Horror of Human Shields and a False Equivalence
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Monday, October 14, 2024: The Horror of Human Shields and a False Equivalence.
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Hamas’ Secret Plan to Involve Iran in Israel’s Destruction
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Sunday, October 13, 2024: Hamas’ Secret Plan to Involve Iran in Israel’s Destruction.
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Trump’s Shadow Presidency
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Saturday, October 12, 2024: Trump’s Shadow Presidency.
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Wormtongue Unveils Dark MAGA
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Friday, October 11, 2024: Wormtongue Unveils Dark MAGA. -In this episode I discuss more conspiracy thinking and the relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
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Trump’s Malleable Mind
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Thursday, October 10, 2024: Trump’s Malleable Mind.
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Democrats and the Irrationality of Transgender Politics
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Wednesday, October 9, 2024: Democrats and the Irrationality of Transgender Politics. -I discuss the effectiveness of Republican attack ads regarding transgender politics.
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Natural Disasters and Stupid Conspiracy Theories
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Tuesday, October 8, 2024: Natural Disasters and Stupid Conspiracy Theories -I also talk more about the Israel, Palestine conflict.
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October 7 and its Aftermath
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Monday, October 7, 2024. I discuss the terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas and its aftermath.
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October 5, 2024
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Saturday, October 5, 2024
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October 4, 2024
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Friday, October 4, 2024.
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Rescue the Republic from What? with MICHAEL SHERMER
Michael Shermer joins me, Eric Denton, to discuss the recent 'Rescue the Republic Rally' in Washington DC. We talk about the conspiracy thinking, the anti-vaxxers, the anachronistic version of Christianity, Russell Brand, etc, etc...
About this show
How is knowledge acquired? By discovering a problem with existing knowledge (something that currently corresponds to the facts), and guessing a solution. This is Karl Popper’s theory of knowledge. It’s also how I try to approach conversations about science, culture, and politics in this podcast. Contact: [email protected]
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